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JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK October 1-3 and 8-10 Kindergarten isn’t easy, especially when you’re Junie B. Jones! First, a stealer stole Junie B.’s new furry mittens. Then, there’s the handsomest new boy at school who thinks she’s a nutball. And don’t even get her started on Meanie Jim! Can Junie B. find the crook, fix her friendships, stand up to a bully, and still be her lovable, nutball self? Auditions August 17 for grades 5 through adult Fall Series Pass Reservations begin August 23 On sale August 30 Sponsored by Refreshment Services Pepsi and WGEM
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST November 26-28 and December 2-5 Cruel and vain, a prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast unless he learns to love and be loved in return. Strong-willed and smart, Belle is a lonely outsider in her small village. Although the Beast imprisons her, it may be Belle that captures his heart. Can true love prevail and have the power to transform in this enchanting tale as old as time?
Auditions September 18-19 for ages 16+ Fall Series Pass Reservations begin October 18 On sale November 1 Sponsored by Kohl Cash and Carry, Blessing Health System, and WGEM
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2 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 3 4 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season GENERAL INFORMATION STAFF 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sara Reuschel...... Executive Director Julie Schuetz...... President Brandon Thomsen...... Artistic Director Rowan Cafun...... Vice President Brendan Shea.... Head of Ed./Dir. of Student Theatre Sue Allen...... Secretary Seth Campbell...... Technical Director David Samuels...... Treasurer Danny White...... Assistant Technical Director BOARD MEMBERS Shari Mulch...... Vol. & Patron Experience Manager Carlos Fernandez, Alex Ginos, Mindy Holthaus, Susan Scholz...... Costume Shop Manager Alta King, Jason Lewton, Brenda Park, and Crystal Perry
QCT MISSION STATEMENT To offer and perpetuate quality entertainment and education in the performing arts through community participation.
2021 Curtain Times Evening Performances...... 7:30 pm Sunday Matinée Performances...... 2:00 pm
2021 Ticket Prices Section A Section B Section C Musicals $28 $26 $24
Discounts Save $2 Senior Citizens (65+), Students, & Military. ID Required Student Theatre Plays & Lab Shows $ 12 For Group Rates, visit 1qct.org/tickets *Available upon request for ticket purchases made at the Box Office
Box Office Hours Monday-Friday...... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday (Evening) ...... 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday (Matinée) ...... 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday hours during production times only)
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Ticketing Policies No refunds. No exchanges the day of the show. Exchanges issued 24 hours prior to the show’s curtain time are subject to a fee of $1.00 per ticket and are dependent upon seating availability. Lost tickets may be replaced for a $1.00 fee per ticket. Tickets only valid until the curtain time printed on tickets. Empty seats at that time may be resold, and no refund will be issued for late arrivals. Due to fire codes, all attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket. As a courtesy to other patrons, LATE ARRIVALS MAY NOT BE SEATED IN THEIR TICKETED SEATS once the performance has begun. Late seating is at the discretion of the house manager. Late arrivals may be asked to delay entering until a suitable moment in the production. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE REMAIN AT YOUR SEAT UNTIL THE HOUSE LIGHTS ARE UP. Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 5 84TH SEASON - 433RD PRODUCTION
proudly presents
BOOK BY FRED EBB AND BOB FOSSE
MUSIC BY JOHN KANDER LYRICS BY FRED EBB
BASED ON THE PLAY BY MAURINE DALLAS WATKINS SCRIPT ADAPTATION BY DAVID THOMPSON
Director Choreographer Conductor Vocal Director Brandon Thomsen Cheryl Kaiser Jonathon Weller Jessi Sparks
Technical Director Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Seth Campbell Lorne Kelley Ken Phillips
Costume Designers Hair and Makeup Designers Tania Ballve Kristopher Kutcher Valerie Hernandez Kris Mason Chicago is sponsored by
2021 Fall Series is sponsored by
The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Chicago is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. 6 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season PRODUCTION STAFF Director ...... Brandon Thomsen Choreographer...... Cheryl Kaiser Vocal Director...... Jessi Sparks Conductor...... Jonathon Weller Scenic Designer...... Lorne Kelley Technical Director...... Seth Campbell Assistant Technical Director...... Danny White Stage Managers...... Jeri & Dan Conboy Lighting Designer...... Ken Phillips Costume Designer...... Tania Balve, Valerie Hernandez Hair & Makeup Designers...... Kris Kutcher, Kris Mason Sound Designer & Board Operator...... Jay Trimble Properties Supervisor...... Sue Allen Props Crew...... Katie Kraushaar, Marlene Kipley, MJ Mefford, Susan Scholz Rehearsal Accompanists...... Susan Job, Laura Kammerer, Colby Schulz Audition Accompanist...... Mary Shelor Run Crew...... Dan Conboy, Kent Slack, Terri Stutheit Set Crew...... Carol Whaley Light Board Operator...... Don Johnson Spotlight Operators...... Bob Crockett, Josh Lunt, Bailey McNamer, Amanda Veile Costume Crew...... Jeanette Brickman, Carol Rankin House Photographer...... Chet Coonrod Lobby Display...... Ann Pfaffe Audition Welcome Table...... Barbara Fry, Doris Malacarne
PLEASE Turn off your cell phones, beepers, or alarm watches to avoid disturbing your fellow theatergoers and the actors on stage during the performance. We appreciate your cooperation. LISTENING DEVICES A limited number of listening devices are available for hearing impaired patrons. These may be checked out from our House Manager in the Box Office and returned following the performance.
Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 7 Cast of Characters Velma Kelly...... Megan Peters Roxie Hart...... Michelle Bickhaus Billy Flynn...... Mark Hespen Amos Hart...... William J. Nolan III Matron “Mama” Morton...... Diana Mast Merry Murderess Liz...... Kelsey Pigg Merry Murderess Annie...... Lindsey Stroot Merry Murderess June...... Julie Schuetz Merry Murderess Hunyak...... Pichi Fernandez Merry Murderess Mona...... Allison Hutson Go-To-Hell-Kitty...... Heidi Larner Fred Casely...... Michael D. Perkins Sergeant Fogarty /Judge...... Mason Ellison Martin Harrison/Harry/Doctor...... Sean Major Reporter...... Drew Quintero Jury...... Shawn Jones Bailiff...... Patrick Smith Ensemble...... April Albert, Mason Ellison, Pichi Fernandez, Mekia Gay, Allison Hutson, Shawn Jones, Heidi Larner, Sean Major, Michael D. Perkins, Kelsey Pigg, Julie Schuetz, Patrick Smith, and Lindsey Stroot
Orchestra Members Conductor...... Jonathon Weller Piano 1...... Colby Schulz Piano 2...... Amanda Lewis Violin...... Andria Ball Reed 1...... Jack Ingram Reed 2...... Pam Potter Trumpet 1...... John Hume Trumpet 2...... Jacob Stark Trombone 1...... Darin McDonald Trombone 2...... Nicole Smart Bass...... Spencer Smith Percussion...... Mac Burge Special Thanks Nora Baldner-Schnack Alex Ginos Jasmine Cobb Logan Mulch Dan Conboy Jackie Weisenburger Judith Crocker
8 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season Synopsis of Scenes
Act I “Overture” ...... Orchestra “All That Jazz” ...... Velma Kelly and Company “Funny Honey” ...... Roxie Hart “Cell Block Tango” ...... The Six Merry Murderesses “When You’re Good to Mama” ...... Matron “Mama” Morton “All I Care About” ...... Billy Flynn and the Girls “A Little Bit of Good” ...... Mary Sunshine “We Both Reached for the Gun” ...... Billy, Roxie, Mary and the Reporters “Roxie” ...... Roxie and the Boys “I Can’t Do It Alone” ...... Velma “I Can’t Do It Alone (Reprise)” ...... Velma “My Own Best Friend” ...... Roxie and Velma “Finale Act I: All That Jazz (Reprise)” ...... Velma
Act II “Entr’acte” ...... Orchestra “I Know a Girl” ...... Velma “Me and My Baby” ...... Roxie and Company “Mr. Cellophane” ...... Amos Hart “When Velma Takes the Stand” ...... Velma and the Boys “Razzle Dazzle” ...... Billy and Company “Class” ...... Velma and Mama Morton “Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag” ...... Velma and Roxie “Finale Act II: All That Jazz (Reprise)” ...... Company
Quincy Community Theatre would like to acknowledge the members of the 2020 production who were unable to continue with the 2021 production: Matthew Cornwell Ziven Crist Me Crouch Victoria DeMent Christina Duffy Les Fonza Tanya Juhasz Phil Kagan Doris Malacarne Amber Kelly Nicholas Lickfeld Jadon Mckenzie Amanda Saul Linda Waller
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Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 11 Director’s Note The original play Chicago was written in 1926 by Maurine Dallas Watkins, based on actual crimes that she reported on while working for a Chicago newspaper. Her play was an immediate hit, running 172 performances. In the 1970s, the rights were given to Bob Fosse to adapt Watkins’ play into a stage musical, but it opened the same year as A Chorus Line and closed after two years. In 2002, the stage musical was adapted into a movie musical, winning Best Picture. Its greatest success came in 1996 when the Broadway revival opened, and it is still running 25 years later! Each time Chicago emerged, the United States was going through some kind of change/upheaval/revolution. With the 1920s, prohibition and a movement in women’s liberation; with the 70s, Watergate; in the 90s, the O.J. Simpson trial; and 2002, the nation was going to war. In 2021, as Chicago finally comes to the QCT stage, the nation experienced a contentious presidential race and is emerging from a global pandemic. Why does Chicago continue to remain current? It’s not a story about “Chicago,” it’s a story about American life. Have you ever been to a nice restaurant or bar late at night, and at closing time the fluorescent lights suddenly come on and you see the room for what it really is? The walls are cracked, the floor is stained, there’s trash in the corner. Our production of Chicago is placed in a seemingly glamourous theater, but when you look closely, you see it’s falling apart, and it’s dirty. Maybe this wouldn’t be such a great place to be after all. This reminds us to look closely at what and who we glamorize. What do we accept as truth before we’ve done a close examination and sought all the facts? Chicago is a satirical masterpiece. It uses humor, irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to expose and criticize our stupidity and vices. Practically every line and lyric of this show pushes attention to the fact that, in life, “things are not always what they appear to be.” For us today we might consider that a smiling couple on social media is not necessarily indicative of a flawless marriage, or a headline is not the complete story. We are so easily pulled into illusions, facades, and mass hysteria. This was the case in 1926. This is the case in 2021. When a professor at Yale Divinity School denounced Maurine Dallas Watkins’ original play as vile, she replied, “…. Did God Himself, on His visit, never speak of evildoers, thus to unmask their wrongs? Satire isn’t a lecture in dark robes; it’s a fiesta of fun. Your laughter shocks you: so you’ll think twice.” Through its comedy, its choreography, and its sexy costumes, Chicago nudges us to investigate, ask questions, and dig deeper before drawing conclusions. How wonderful that theatre can bring us laughs, hummable tunes, a great life lesson… and all that jazz!
Brandon J. Thomsen
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Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 17 2021 Sponsors Quincy Community Theatre is proud to recognize the following sponsors and contributing donors for their generosity. Your unwavering support helps our theatre come to life!
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Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 19 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2021 Light the Way Campaign
IMPRESARIO $1,000+ ANGEL $25-199 Jeanne S. Smith & Deborah E. Franke Anonymous Nathan & Mindy Holthaus Sue Allen Dr. Christopher Jones Sue & Don Altheide Bill & Lynda Keller Jim & Peggy Bailey Lindsay Family JoAnn Bauer & Mary Jane Bauer Doris A. Malacarne Sylvia A. Baxter George & Mary Nell Meyer Timpthy & Connie Bealor Signe Oakley Ann Behrens Scott & Robin Walden Carolyn Bergstrom Leonard & Martha Biallas DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE $500-999 Lucy & John Bordewick Anonymous Elaine Bragg Brad & Bonnie Billings Earl Bricker Dan & Jeri Conboy Shirley Bricker Terrell & Vicki Dempsey Jeanette & Roger Brickman Gina, Brad, & Taylor Dietrich Carolyn Briddle Brian & Courtney Durante Robert & Rose Bunte John & Tracie Hark Sandra Callahan Connie J. Phillips Barbara Baker Chapin Dr. Dennis & Lindsey Wagner Tim & Sue Costigan Linda M. Waller Alice Cripe Tony & Mary Dickerman STAR $300-499 Susan Disselhorst Anonymous Kathleen Dooley & Gary Handrick Tanna Barry Suzi Duker Larry & Gail Costigan Richard M. & Laura E. Ehrhart Jim Dennis & Margaret Johnson-Dennis Virginia Euwer Tim & Celeste Eaton Larry & Rita Frese Jennifer Engelmeyer Stephen & Joni Halpin Richard Hopkins Richard & Marilyn Heinie R.J. & Barb Ley John S. Hume William J. Maier & Michael A. Kaminski Roy & Patricia Hummelsheim Patrick N. Peters Suzann Irwin-Wells Adam & Stephanie Reyburn Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Jacobs Harry & Jenny Ruth Larry & Kathy Jochem Lee & Marie John PRODUCER $200-299 Kirk & Tanya Juhasz Anonymous Deb Kendrick Jerry & Linley Bartell Laurie Kennedy Rhonda & John Basinger Angela Ketteman Patty Johansen & Mike Crawford Gary Lewis & Debby Davis Martha Danglade Penny Marks Matt & Kathy Entrup David & Terri May Roseann Gosnell F.R. & Jane McFarland Joyce M. Job Duane & Phyllis Merrell Gregory & Julie Knapp Cole & Jillian Miller Gerald & Sharon Maas Dave & Joan Miller Mary & Tom Miller Linda K. Moore Maxine Paluska Bob & Sandra Moore Mark & Sara Reuschel Judy Nelson Pat & Phil Reyburn Annette Newquist Mark & Kate Schuering Kai & Tom Ortbal John & Connie Wagner Becky Payne Jo Ann Wilmott Dominic & Megan Peters
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ANGELS continued Dr. Todd Pettit & Paul Sager Dan Tanna Kelsey Pigg Ellen Taylor Ardath Potts Steve & Gayle Tenhouse Brad & Barb Richmiller Adeline Travis Bobbie Rudd Ron & Pauline Upper Linda K. Rull Gregory & Moia Uzelac Kent & Nora Schnack Sherry Ward Chris & Monica Scholz Clif & Karen Weisinger Willis & Laura Seiverling Bary & John Wooleyhan Joyce I. Staff
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Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 21 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2020 Ghost Light Campaign Bea Albers Charles & Judy Bolton Michael & Paula Connell Rebecca Albert Tom & Terry Bordewick Leigh & Jane Conover Chris Alger Lucy & John Bordewick Cindy Cook Sue Allen Lori Boren Pat Cook Donetta & Eddie Allen Sandy Borrowman, Russell Cook Jeremy & Tawny Allen Linda Syrcle, Janet Knepper, Jessica Cornwell Stephanie Altgilbers Stacy Nation, & Gail & Larry Costigan Don & Sue Altheide Elaine Shover Nicole Costigan Jennifer Altheide Shirley Bower Reagan Costigan Kanwal Alvarez Carol Boylen Debbie & Steve Coulson Katie Ambler Debbie Brackensick Harry & Cindy Cramer Jason & Sarah Anderson Cathy Becks Patty Johansen & Mike Lana Anderson Kristie Bradshaw Crawford Geri Anderson Lavonne Brenner Alice Cripe Doris Angerer Christina Brewer Mick & Cindy Crist Frank & Vickie Arnold Earl Bricker Lisa Crocker Jean Arp Ned Broemmel Rebecca Crouch Jane Aschemann Dan & Sherry Brothers Jim & Barb Daggett Allan Atkins Julie Brotherton Greg & Teresa Daggett Heather Ator Dr. Janise Denton & Paul E. Doc & Maxine Daugherty Loraine Audet Brown Kathleen Dooley & Joi Austin Elizabeth Brown Gary Handrick Hal & Hollis Axelrod Brandon & Molly Bruening Larry & Deb Davis Melissa Bach Dan & Beth Buckley Tosha Davis Charles Bach Jean Buckley Melani Dean Jim & Peggy Bailey Charles & Kathy Buckman Janet Dearing Paula Baker Marsha Buckner Richard & Barbara Dedert Chantel Baker Robert & Rose Bunte Steve & Catherine DeGrave Robert Barko Linda Burke Debra DeMar Nancy Barnes Charles & Barbara Burkhardt Victoria DeMent Tanna Barry Jim & Debrah Burns Steve & Cathy DeMent Steve & Catherine Barteau Elizabeth Busbey Jim Dennis & Margaret Rhonda & John Basinger Judy Bushaus Johnson-Dennis Kristy Bates Trudi Butler Rich & Beth Deters Mary Jane Bauer Mary Alice Bybee Cindy Deters JoAnn Bauer & Mary Jane Rick & Nikki Cain Tom & Jane Deters Bauer Dana & Andy Caley Jason Deters Judy Bauer Sandra Callahan Mary Jo & Robert DeVries Joe & Gena Beaber Amelia Campbell Dianne Dicks Timothy & Connie Bealor Christina Cane, Debra Cane Ann Dickson Patrick Beasley & Lanny Pollock Nicole Dieker Kathy & Gary Beckman Megan Carmody Gina, Brad & Taylor Dietrich Cathy Becks David & Linda Carper Pat Dillon Karen Beeler Trudy & Tim Carroll Mercantile Bank Marlene Beeler Matthew Casady Susan Disselhorst Linda Behrens Robert & Debbie Chamberlain Sarah Distin Ann Behrens Susan Chambers Dave & Ceil Dix Leann Behymer Barbara Baker Chapin Kay Floweree Judy Bell Sandra Ciccone Camille Donaldson Rachel Bergman Natalie Clark Pat Donley Matt Bergman Mary J. Clark Bill Dougherty Kelly Berry Donna Clarke Jennifer Dougherty Mike Betz Brian & Michele Clarke Trudy Dreier Brad & Bonnie Billings Jessica & Todd Clevenger Jim & Dienna Drew John & Cheryl Birch Verner & Joyce Cobb Drew Crew Neal & Jill Blickhan Karen Cobern Ron & Linda Drummond Alan & Terry Blickhan Faith Coburn Mark & Carol Drummond Glenn Boettger Marlene Collins Gretchen Dudley-Wolfmeyer Lisa Bohan Dan & Jeri Coboy Adam Duesterhaus 22 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2020 Ghost Light Campaign Susan Duesterhaus Rhonda Geschwandner Mary Hummert Jerilyn Dufresne Patricia Gibbs Bob & Susan Humphrey Suzi Duker Carol Gilliland Miki Hunsaker Brian & Courtney Durante Lowell & Vickie Glas Michele Huseman Marion Dye Kevin & Ann Glass Mary Hutmacher Chris Dye Donald Gnuse Deborah Hutter Kevin & Diana Dyer Bob Gooding Suzanne Irwin-Wells Tim and Celeste Eaton Jill Gooding Melinda Jackson Arlene Jo Echternkamp Debbie Gorman Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Jacobs Tony & Shelley Graver Roseann Gosnell Steve Jansen Karol Ehmen Candace Gosney Cassie Jenkins Richard M. & Laura E. Ehrhart Kirstina Gratz Joyce M. Job Clara Ehrhart Sarah Grawe Lee & Marie John Gary & Donna Eilers Rosalin Grayson Shirley M Johnson Bonnie Ekle Ruth Griffin Pail & Rhonda Johnson Barbara Ellerbrock Melissa Griswold Irvine Terry & Kitty Johnson Ken & Doni Ellerbrock Joan Groh Heather Johnson Penny Ellerman Kathy Gronewold Stefanie Johnston Marcia Elliot John & Linda Groves Dr. Christopher Jones Marjorie Ellison Jackie Gudehus Diane Jones Jennifer Engelmeyer Melissa Gundel Chaka Jordan Janet Enroth Jamie Haantz Kirk & Tanya Juhasz Matt & Kathy Entrup Robert & Jane Haas Richard & Joy Jurrens Matt Entrup Cody Hageman Ronda Kaelke Sheila Morgan Diana Hagenah Cheryl Kaiser Marilyn Ervin Donna Haire Amy Kaiser Donna Evans Charles E. 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Hume Thom and Cindy Drieselman Lori Geschwandner Roy & Patricia Hummelsheim Pam Kretzer Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 23 INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2020 Ghost Light Campaign Richard & Lana Krigbaum Rebecca McCollum Wanda O'Hara Deena Kroeger Judy McCourt Don & Barb Oitker Bruce & Lori Kruse Lois McCutchan Gene & Janet O'Leary Jerry and Lois Kruse Sherri McDaniel Kai & Tom Ortbal Mark Krzystofczyk Priscilla McElroy Dr. Dennis & Mollie Ozment Jeff Kuempel Kent McGinnis Delores Paley David & Susan Kuhl Rebecca McLean Maxine Paluska Joyce Kuhlman Larry McNett Sam Parks Denette Kuhlman Laura McReynolds Brainard & Bonnie Passley Ruth Kummerow Karla McReynolds Lauren Patel John & Jayne Lammers Judy and Mary Patricia Paxton Andre Landsom Richard & Deborah Mealiff Becky Payne JoAnn Larimore Cathy Meckes Denise Pearcy Dixie Laube Sarah Meehan Kevin & Lucy Peavey Fred & Carolyn Lauder Christina Megee Doris Malacarne Donna Lawson Richard Melvin Evelyn Perry Renny Lay Don & Linda Merritt Erica Perry-Broekemeier Angel Layfield George & Mary Nell Meyer Patrick N. Peters Nancy Leigh Susie Meyer Lori K Peters Kurt & Jan Leimbach Pete Millar Joyce A. Peters Gene & Susie Lerch Nancy Miller Dominic & Megan Peters Jim & Lila Lerch Cole & Jillian Miller Ashlie Peters David & Emily Lewis Margaret Miller Katherine PetroDavis Kelly Lewis Teresa Miller Dr. Todd Pettit & Paul Sager R.J. & Barb Ley Mary & Tom Miller Cleora Pezman Lindsay Family Amy Miller Rex & Jill Pflantz Dian Link April Miller, John Clayton Kevin & Brenda Phillips Shirley Llewellyn Miller, Lynn Miller Snyder Brittany Phillips Karen & Steve Loeschen Jane Mitchell Anne Pietscher Lianne Lohmeyer Lon & Mary Moeller Bruce A. Pint Priscilla Long Curt & Charlotte Moore Findley Place Marilyn Long Bob & Sandra Moore John & Peggy Plummer Steve & Amy Looten Richard & Joyce Moore Dave & Denise Poland Julie Louthan Johnny Moore Norma Poland Aaron & JoAnn Lubbert Brad & Pam Moormann Bernadette Postle In Memory of Ed & Shirley Amy Morrell Ardath Potts Sawyer Cassie Mosley Dwain Preston Marlene Lummis Connie Mowen Ariel Prost Marissa Lumpkin Dr. & Mrs. Robert Murphy James & Donna Puskar Gerald & Sharon Maas Jean Murray Drew Quintero Stephanie Maas Carolyn Musholt Alan & Linda Rabe Peggy Magliari Wayne & Mary Myers Danette Rabe William J. Maier & Alma Needham Roxanne Rankin Michael A. Kaminski Judy Nelson James Rapp Marilyn Maiers Mary Neuser Jeff Rasche Sharon Main Annette Newquist John & Greta Read Doris Malacarne Doug & Cindy Nickel Jean Reddington Patricia E Maples Sara & Larry Nieders D. June Redman Penny Marks Nichol Niekamp Debbie Reed Prudence Martin Lynn Niewohner Tom & Susan Reeder Ken & Leverda Marvel Jane Nolan Mary Lynn Reichert Diana Mast Sheree Norman Mary C. Reiter Megan Masterman Keith & Angie Norris Claire Reuschel Leann & Jeffrey Masters Frank & Sara North Mark and Sara Reuschel David & Terri May Sharon & Fred Nothold Pat & Phil Reyburn Anne M. Mays Signe Oakley Debbie Rhoades Andrew & Laura Mays Peter & Judy Oakley Shirley Rhodes Sally McCarl Tim & Julie O'Connor Phyllis Robertson Chuck & Barb McClain Cassandra Oenning Bill & Marjorie Robinson 24 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS 2020 Ghost Light Campaign Michael Robinson Sue & Mark Sorensen Jack Van Camp Vivienne Romans Mark Sorensen Jeff & Dawn VanCamp Erika Romine Marian Sorenson Jeff & Janet Viehmeyer Sandra Root Lois Sorrill Gayle Viorel Kathy Rose Anne Sosnkowski Lawn Solutions Charlie & Denise Rossiter John & Donna Sowder Lori Vranjes Larry Royalty Dave & Peggy Sparano Marcel Wagner Rich Royalty Lynn Sparks Lindsey Wagner Bobbie Rudd Nancy Sparks John & Connie Wagner Larry Ruemmler Will & Kristin Spear Linda Waite Mike Ruhr Amanda St. Juliana Scott & Robin Walden Harry & Jenny Ruth Joyce I. Staff Scott Walden Carl Rylander The Stalders Connie Walker Elaine Saathoff Adams Electric Cooperative Linda M. 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Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 31 32 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season Meet the Cast *April Albert (Ensemble) is a first-time QCT performer. She previously played the character Texas in Cabaret at The Muni. April is the Office Manager at O’Donnell- Cookson Life Celebration Home and was previously a dance instructor and collegiate dance coach for 13 years. She is recently engaged to her fiancé, Austin. When she isn’t wedding planning, you can find her dancing, attending concerts, or playing with their puppy, Sadie. April is so excited to have the opportunity to perform again and is thankful for all the family, friends, teachers, coaches, students, and colleagues who have supported and encouraged her on her dance journey.
Michelle Bickhaus (Roxie Hart) returns to the QCT stage in another spirited role. She has previously appeared as Maggie in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and, most recently, as Carlotta in Yeston and Kopit’s Phantom. Michelle is a busy mom, mimi, teacher, writer, reader, hiker, and yogi.
Mason Ellison (Sgt. Fogarty, Judge, Ensemble) works as a production assistant for WGEM. Mason has been involved in numerous productions at QCT both on stage and backstage. His most recent shows include You Can’t Take It With You, Hello, Dolly!, and Sweeney Todd. Mason was the recipient of the Ghost Light Award for the 2017 QCT season. Mason is also a member of the Quincy Symphony Chorus and enjoys watching movies with his family.
Pichi Albright Fernandez (Hunyak, Ensemble) is a graphic designer and mom to Enzo. She’s returning to the QCT stage after 14 years! Her previous productions include Annie (QUILTA,) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Lucky Stiff (QUILTA,) Beauty & the Beast, Grease, and Memories II. “Enzo, I love you mucho!”
Mekia Gay (Ensemble) is a baker, singer, and writer. She spends most of her time working or baking. She is currently enrolled at Auguste Escoffier, studying to be a Professional Pastry Artist.
Mark Hespen (Billy Flynn) is thrilled to play Billy Flynn in QCT’s Chicago. He has previously appeared at QCT in A Christmas Carol and You Can’t Take It With You. Mark is a Second City Conservatory Graduate and has a BFA in Acting from NIU. Mark moved to Quincy two and a half years ago to cohost “Mornings w/Mark & Sam” on 97.9 KICK-FM.
Allison Hutson (Mona, Ensemble) is a graduate of St. Ambrose University, where she studied music and marketing. She currently works at Quincy University as the Assistant Director of Admissions Communications. Allison is a foodie, coffee enthusiast, and photographer that loves to connect with others. She was last seen on the QCT stage as Kim MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie and in Wonderful Things: The Songs of Jerry Herman.
*First-time QCT performer Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 33 Shawn Jones (Jury, Ensemble) comes from Cincinnati, Ohio where he studied Dance, Vocal music and Drama at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA.) This is Shawn’s 11th show at QCT. Just prior to the pandemic, Shawn opened a dance studio called The Beat Arts Academy, where he teaches Fosse Technique Jazz, Lester Horton Modern, Hip Hop, and African Dance.
Heidi Larner (Go-to-Hell Kitty, Ensemble) is an optometrist providing eye care for veterans at the Quincy VA outpatient clinic. She was last seen on the QCT stage in Wonderful Things: The Songs of Jerry Herman and is happy to be back once again to join this amazing cast of talented performers. In her spare time, she enjoys voraciously reading, meeting new friends, and spending time with her two dogs (Reggie and Tucker) and two cats (Heather and Max).
*Sean Major (Martin Harrison, Harry, Doctor, Ensemble) Although new to QCT, he is no stranger to the stage. Sean served Hannibal Community Theater as technical director from 2001-2015, as well as appearing on stage in many productions, including Ten Little Indians (Phillip Lombard,) Bleacher Bums (Greg,) and The Foreigner (Rev. David Marshall Lee.) Sean is a musician and is involved with multiple music projects in the area. Sean has five children and lives in Hannibal with his wife Shana and their two dogs.
Diana Mast (Matron “Mama” Morton) has three amazing kids, Gwen (13,) Penny (10,) and Leo (7,) with her husband, John Mast. Diana works as a Senior Project Delivery Specialist at HCSC. Diana was part of the cast and crew for QCT’s Peter Pan, the inagural production in the current location, and she was last seen on this stage in Showboat in 1996. Offstage, Diana enjoys camping and road trips with her family.
*William J. Nolan III (Amos) was born and raised (and still working as a Director of Sales and Marketing) in St. Louis, Bill was encouraged by his loving wife of 25 years (Libby) to pursue this “bucket-list” role. Thanks to QCT and all his loved ones for their support.
Michael D. Perkins (Fred Casely) graduated from Western Illinois University with his bachelor’s in Broadcasting and Music Business. His musical background is in gospel music/theater. Michael was trained in several dance styles: modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop and tap. This is his sixth production with QCT and is truly grateful for this experience.
*First-time QCT performer 34 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season Megan Peters (Velma Kelly) is part of the 2020 cast and is thrilled Chicago is back in production! In the meantime, she was last seen in QCT’s Wonderful Things: The Songs of Jerry Herman and the QCT Virtual Playwrights Festival in Play Ball. She is humbled to share the stage with this talented cast. When she’s not at rehearsal, she’s the business development coordinator at Klingner & Associates, and new this fall, she’ll be officially joining a jazz ensemble! She loves spending time with her amazing family, core/strength training, and shopping. She would like to thank her husband, Dominic, for supporting her theatre passion and maintaining the endless routines at home with their four children. He is truly her “own best friend.”
Kelsey Pigg (Liz, Ensemble) is the Marketing Coordinator at Klingner & Associates, PC. Previous QCT shows include Is He Dead? (QUILTA,) Sylvia, and Les Misérables, among others. Kelsey lives in Quincy with the best doggo in the world, Daisy. She loves photography, reading, and chewing gum.
Drew Quintero (Reporter) is so excited that live theatre is back and is thrilled to return to Chicago! Favorite roles include Buddy the Elf (Elf the Musical,) Pirelli (Sweeney Todd,) Ted (Peter and the Starcatcher,) and Enjorlas (Les Misérables.) QCT holds a special place in Drew’s heart, and he is so happy that you are here sharing the magic of live theatre with him. “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible” – Walt Disney
Julie Schuetz (June, Ensemble) is a lawyer, married to Jim, and a proud mother of three. She was last seen on the QCT stage in Big Fish (Sandra.) In addition to volunteering at QCT, Julie enjoys gardening, home renovations, board games, reading, yoga, tennis, and attending the many arts opportunities in the area!
Patrick Smith (Balif, Ensemble) is a bass singer from Hannibal, Missouri. A graduate from the University of Missouri with his Bachelor’s degree in vocal music performance, Patrick has performed with companies such as Show-Me Opera in Columbia, Missouri as well as Opera NEO in San Diego, California. Patrick enjoys reading, yoga, and studying math and physics in his free time. Patrick returns to the stage from his last performance as Eddie in QCT’s 2018 production of Mamma Mia!
*Lindsey Stroot (Annie) is a Quincy native who continues her life-long passion for dance as both an instructor and performer. She works as an Account Executive at Current Health Solutions and serves the community as an ambassador for the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys silly adventures with her children, Ruby and Beck.
*First-time QCT performer Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season 35 Meet The Production Team Tania Ballve (2020 Costume Designer) is a designer and wardrobe stylist from Barcelona, Spain. She received her Bachelor’s in Fashion Design from Istituto Europeo di Design and her Master’s in Fashion, Advertising and Audiovisual Media from Institut Català de la Moda. After many years working for companies such as Warner Group, Universal Music Spain and Sony Music, Tania fell in love with theatre and costume design. She previously designed Phantom and Elf the Musical for QCT.
Dan Conboy (Stage Manager) has enjoyed working with this great cast, crew, production team, and co-stage manager. Dan has been involved in many great collaborations at QCT over the past 28 years. Add one more to the list, Team Chicago!
Jeri Conboy (Stage Manager) is a longtime volunteer with QCT, having done every volunteer job except operate the sound board! She was most recently seen on stage as Emily Dickinson in The Belle of Amherst.
Valerie Hernandez (2021 Costume Designer) has been seen onstage at QCT previously in Little Shop of Horrors and Sister Act and backstage serving as Costume Designer for Is He Dead? and You Can’t Take It With You. Valerie is a founding member & director of Square Peg Group-Troupe and will be directing the summer mainstage opera for Muddy River Opera Company.
Cheryl Kaiser (Choreographer) is owner of the Cheryl Kaiser School of Dance and Director/Choreographer of the Kaiser Dance Theatre, both located in Quincy. Cheryl has been an active member of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters and has served many years on their board of Directors. She has choreographed over 100 musicals for the QCT stage and will once again direct The Nutcracker Ballet for this upcoming holiday season. Being the choreographer for Chicago has been both a challenge and a dream come true!
Ken Phillips (Lighting Designer) is happy to return to Quincy for his second show after Phantom. He holds an MFA in Lighting Design and currently works at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University where he is the resident Lighting Designer/Supervisor for their Opera & Ballet department’s 1,460 seat theatre. He primarily works in managing or designing for Musical Theatre & Opera. To view his work, please feel free to visit his website at KGPhillips.com. He would like to thank Brandon for welcoming him back, for his parents support, and the love of his wonderful wife, Alexandra.
Jessi Sparks (Vocal Director) is a Music Educator for the Lewis County C-1 School, where she co-teaches music with her husband, Nathan. She graduated from Culver- Stockton in 2008 with her Bachelors in Music Education. She has vocal directed the QCT productions of Disney’s Tarzan and The Addams Family. She was seen on stage in Sister Act as part of the nun ensemble. She and her husband reside in Lewistown, MO with their three year old daughter, Amelia Jayne.
*Jonathon Weller (Conductor,) a British-born American-raised singer and conductor, is the Education & Fine Arts Specialist at the Kroc Center. This is his first performance with QCT, but before moving to Quincy in August, he performed professionally throughout Chicago and is currently the Assistant Conductor of The Salvation Army’s Central Territorial Staff Songsters. 36 Quincy Community Theatre • 2021 Season YOUR PASSION IS YOUR STRENGTH Your strength is our passion.
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